Nick Coffman

About the author

Nick is a former United States Marine. He primarily writes about Marine Corps Special Operations as well as digital privacy and security. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing.

Have SOF questions? They could be read on an upcoming SOFREP Radio episode

With our upcoming super site launch that is set to go-live by early November, we want to give you all a chance to ask our editorial team any questions you may have about the new site, requested features, SOF selection and training, our thoughts on current events, or whatever else you can come up with. […]

British SAS files: Phil Campion on the difficulties of operating in Northern Ireland

Phil Campion is a veteran of military operations in just about every conflict-prone corner of the world. He served with the Royal Hampshires, passed through Commando and Parachute Regiment selection, before being badged with 22 SAS. He left the British Army in his early thirties, with the rank of Staff Sergeant, and started working on […]

The Last Full Measure: A war movie like you’ve never imagined

It took 34 years to get A1C William H. Pitsenbarger’s Air Force Cross upgraded to a Medal of Honor—the first-ever bestowed upon an enlisted airman. And the struggle to tell that Vietnam War story in a movie took nearly 20 years more. Now, more than five decades after Pitsenbarger gave his life for the sake […]

In case you missed it: Our top headline picks from the past week

No more beards and cool-guy patches: Disciplining of SEAL Teams begins The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) has issued the first set of corrective measures aimed at dealing once and for all with the plague of disciplinary, ethics, and professionalism incidents in the SEAL Teams. A “typical” day in the life of a Delta Operator […]

British SAS files: The significance of your first SOF operation

Phil Campion is a veteran of military operations in just about every conflict-prone corner of the world. He served with the Royal Hampshires, passed through Commando and Parachute Regiment selection, before being badged with 22 SAS. He left the British Army in his early thirties, with the rank of Staff Sergeant, and started working on […]

Interview with a Navy SEAL: Eric Davis reveals why he wrote ‘Raising Men’

Former Navy SEAL Eric Davis sat down with his long-time friend Brandon Webb for an interview. Eric is the author of the book titled “Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs Learned from Their Training and Taught to Their Sons.” As a young military parent, he was frustrated with the selection of parenting books, as many told him what to […]

British SAS files: Phil Campion on how to make it through SAS selection

Phil Campion is a veteran of military operations in just about every conflict-prone corner of the world. He served with the Royal Hampshires, passed through Commando and Parachute Regiment selection, before being badged with 22 SAS. He left the British Army in his early thirties, with the rank of Staff Sergeant, and started working on the […]

British SAS files: Phil Campion’s life before the SAS

Phil Campion is a veteran of military operations in just about every conflict-prone corner of the world. He served with the Royal Hampshires, passed through Commando and Parachute Regiment selection, before being badged with 22 SAS. He left the British Army in his early thirties, with the rank of Staff Sergeant, and started working on […]

Innocent until proven guilty: Will the Marines clean up their JAG Corps?

Following the decision of Admiral Bob Burke, the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, to investigate the Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps’  leadership and performance, the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Richard V. Spencer expanded the investigation to the Marine Corps’ JAG as well. According to a Navy Times article, military attorney Lt. Col. Robert […]